It adds: "Despite the fears they sometimes evoke, wasps are extremely beneficial to humans.

"Wasps are so adept at controlling pest populations that the agriculture industry now regularly deploys them to protect crops."

The venom from a wasp sting typically causes a swollen, itchy, red mark to form on the skin which can be painful but harmless in most cases. A small percentage of the population is allergic to wasp or bee stings, which can lead to anaphylaxis.